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Brewster Former Select Board member

Kari Hoffmann

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

32 of 33meetings attended (97%) · whole board 97%
205votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
5no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 3%
2 of 11split votes where Hoffmann was in the minority (18%) · whole board 28%
0abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Hoffmann voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Hoffmann as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 32 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (33)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

Apr 8Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Superiors…Motion: to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Superiors UnionPassed 4–0 · Hoffmann: Yes

April 8, 2024: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Superiors Union

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Superiors Union

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bingham, Chatelain, Hoffmann, WhitneyAbstained: Chaffee

From the minutes

“Selectperson Whitney moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Superiors Union. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -abs, Selectperson Whitney - yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No, 1 -Abs..” (Motion: Whitney, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 1Approve the consent agenda as outlined in the packet…Motion: to approve the consent agenda as outlined in the packet ofApril…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Hoffmann: Yes

April 1, 2024: Approve the consent agenda as outlined in the packet ofApril 1, 2024. 0 FtE WS ywii, OQ B"6 Town of Brewster T?e` s.` G select Board 3 P > =…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the consent agenda as outlined in the packet ofApril 1, 2024. 0 FtE WS ywii, OQ B"6 Town of Brewster T?e` s.` G select Board 3 P > = Brewster, MA 02631- 1898

Voted: Yes

David Whitney had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the consent agenda as outlined in the packet ofApril 1, 2024. 0 FtE WS ywii, OQ B"6 Town of Brewster T?e` s.` G select Board 3 P > = Brewster, MA 02631- 1898 Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann - yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain-yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 1Approve the common victualler license for property located at…Motion: to approve the common victualler license for property located at 2671…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Hoffmann: Yes

April 1, 2024: Approve the common victualler license for property located at 2671 Main Street, the property previously operated as the Kitchen Cafe and the new owners of the property are the Lliguichuzhcas…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the common victualler license for property located at 2671 Main Street, the property previously operated as the Kitchen Cafe and the new owners of the property are the Lliguichuzhcas and operations will remain, hours of the operation are 7am to 10pm seven days a week with seating capacity of 92 people. Condition includes that the food trailer must be registered by Mass DOT to be deemed a trailer and not a structure. The food trailer may operate seasonally from 11am to sundown between April and October

Voted: Yes

David Whitney had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Hoffmann moved to approve the common victualler license for property located at 2671 Main Street, the property previously operated as the Kitchen Cafe and the new owners of the property are the Lliguichuzhcas and operations will remain, hours of the operation are 7am to 10pm seven days a week with seating capacity of 92 people. Condition includes that the food trailer must be registered by Mass DOT to be deemed a trailer and not a structure. The food trailer may operate seasonally from 11am to sundown between April and October. Selectperson Bingham seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Bingham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 1That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article…Motion: that the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 4: Elementary…Passed 3–2 · Hoffmann: Yes

April 1, 2024: That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 4: Elementary School Budget in the amount of 11, 719, 073. 00

ApprovePassed · 3–2

That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 4: Elementary School Budget in the amount of 11, 719, 073. 00

Voted: Yes

Yes: Chaffee, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chatelain

From the minutes

“Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 4: Elementary School Budget in the amount of 11, 719, 073. 00. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- no, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Chair Chatelain- no. The vote was 3- Yes, 2- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Chaffee)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Apr 1That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article…Motion: that the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 5: Elementary…Passed 3–2 · Hoffmann: Yes

April 1, 2024: That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 5: Elementary Schools Operating override for approximately$ 758, 091. 00

ApprovePassed · 3–2

That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 5: Elementary Schools Operating override for approximately$ 758, 091. 00

Voted: Yes

Yes: Chaffee, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chatelain

From the minutes

“Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 5: Elementary Schools Operating override for approximately$ 758, 091. 00. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- no, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Chair Chatelain- no. The vote was 3- Yes, 2- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Apr 1That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article…Motion: that the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 6: Nauset…Passed 3–2 · Hoffmann: Yes

April 1, 2024: That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 6: Nauset Regional Schools Operating Budget for$ 17, 019, 204. 00

ApprovePassed · 3–2

That the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 6: Nauset Regional Schools Operating Budget for$ 17, 019, 204. 00

Voted: Yes

Yes: Chaffee, Hoffmann, WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chatelain

From the minutes

“Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Select Board recommend to Town Meeting Article 6: Nauset Regional Schools Operating Budget for$ 17, 019, 204. 00. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham- no, Selectperson Hoffmann- yes, Selectperson Chaffee- yes, Selectperson Whitney- yes, Chair Chatelain- no. The vote was 3- Yes, 2- No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Apr 1That the Select Board recommend Article 23: Citizens Petition…Motion: that the Select Board recommend Article 23: Citizens Petition Short -Term…Failed 1–3 · Hoffmann: No

April 1, 2024: That the Select Board recommend Article 23: Citizens Petition Short -Term Rental Registration General Bylaw

ApproveFailed · 1–3

That the Select Board recommend Article 23: Citizens Petition Short -Term Rental Registration General Bylaw

Voted: No

Yes: WhitneyNo: Bingham, Chatelain, HoffmannMary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Select Board recommend Article 23: Citizens Petition Short -Term Rental Registration General Bylaw. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -no, Selectperson Hoffmann -no, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- no. The vote was 1 -Yes, 3 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 1That the Select Board recommend Article 24: Citizens Petition…Motion: that the Select Board recommend Article 24: Citizens Petition Short -Term…Failed 0–4 · Hoffmann: Not recorded

April 1, 2024: That the Select Board recommend Article 24: Citizens Petition Short -Term Rental Restriction General Bylaw

ApproveFailed · 0–4

That the Select Board recommend Article 24: Citizens Petition Short -Term Rental Restriction General Bylaw

The minutes give the result as 0-4, but the roll call reads: Cynthia Bingham no, Kari Hoffmann no, David Whitney yes, Ned Chatelain no, and 4 members were present. Showing the count only. Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Hoffmann moved that the Select Board recommend Article 24: Citizens Petition Short -Term Rental Restriction General Bylaw. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -no, Selectperson Hoffmann -no, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- no. The vote was 0 - Yes, 4 -No.” (Motion: Hoffmann, second: Whitney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 1That the Select Board recommend Article 21Motion: that the Select Board recommend Article 21Passed 5–0 · Hoffmann: Not recorded

April 1, 2024: That the Select Board recommend Article 21

ApprovePassed · 5–0

That the Select Board recommend Article 21

The roll call lists Mary Chaffee twice. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Chaffee moved that the Select Board recommend Article 21. Selectperson Hoffmann seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Bingham -yes, Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Chaffee -yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 5 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Hoffmann)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Feb 12Approve the final revised American Rescue Plan Act funding…Motion: to approve the final revised American Rescue Plan Act funding planPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Hoffmann: Yes

February 12, 2024: Approve the final revised American Rescue Plan Act funding plan

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the final revised American Rescue Plan Act funding plan

Voted: Yes

Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Selectperson Bingham moved to approve the final revised American Rescue Plan Act funding plan. Selectperson Whitney seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Selectperson Hoffmann -yes, Selectperson Bingham - yes, Selectperson Whitney -yes, Chair Chatelain- yes. The vote was 4 -Yes, 0 -No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (188)

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